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Make a Difference in South Dakota
The Nature Conservancy is bringing a spirit of innovation to preserving life on Earth. In South Dakota, we’re working with diverse partners to protect land and water, provide food and water sustainably and tackle climate change. We're also working and organizing with local communities to leverage nature as a tool to build a brighter future for all South Dakotans.
Explore Our Work
2023 Review: Conservation Wins Made Possible by You
During this defining period for our planet, action for nature has never been more important. Thank you for joining us as we tackle the biggest challenges of our time.
Ranchers Unite Behind Nature-Based Solutions for Unpredictable Rainfall
Discover how a South Dakota rancher has slowed down water on his land, hoping to reduce erosion and improve water quality.
Beef and Bison Can Help in Fight Against Climate Change
Native grasslands are not only incredibly diverse, but they are also enormously important in tackling climate change. Grazers like cows and bison play a role in keeping grasslands healthy.
Places We Protect
See the Places We Protect in Your Community
Since 1961, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect lands and waters in South Dakota.
Whitney Preserve
A convergence of sage lands, pine forest and grasslands makes this area important for conservation.
Samuel H. Ordway, Jr. Memorial Preserve
The grasslands of the Great Plains once covered one-fifth of the North American Continent.
Altamont Prairie Preserve
Altamont Prairie was TNC's first foray into protecting and preserving South Dakota's lands.
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